lunsfordkaydence
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  • 17-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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Can someone explain why her answer should've been 1/2 if that's correct?

This is for math Can someone explain why her answer shouldve been 12 if thats correct class=

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thebecks
thebecks thebecks
  • 17-02-2021

Answer:

8(x-3)+7=2x(4-17)

8(x-3)+7=2x(-13)            -13, not 13

8x-24+7=-26x               -26x, not 26x

8x-17=-26x

34x=17

x=17/34=1/2               positive 1/2, not -1/2

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